Four Caliphs (Nov 2024)
Four Caliphs (Nov 2024)
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Week 1 ( 1 October 2024 ): Understanding Destiny
+ What is Qada' & Qadr?
+ The four principles to understand destiny
+ The role of human autonomy
Week 2 ( 8 October 2024 ): The Good & the Bad
+ Grappling the problem of Evil
+ Destiny & Du'a
+ Destiny & Lifespan/Ajal
+ Practical lessons from Belief in Qadr
Week 3 ( 15 October 2024 ): The Signs of the Last Day
+ Islamic eschatology
+ The signs according to Islamic tradition
+ Framework to understand signs of the last day
+ Minor signs
+ Mahdi the last major sign
Week 4 ( 22 October 2024 ): Major Signs
+ The 10 Major Signs
+ The False Messiah: Dajjal
+ The second coming of Christ
+ Yakjuj & Makjuj
Week 5 ( 29 October 2024 ): The End of the World
+ The last few signs: The Sun rising from the west/The creature of the earth/The fire
+ The trumpet blown
+ New earth & resurrection
Week 6 ( 5 November 2024 ): Judgment Day
+ Intercession of the Prophets
+ Chronology of Judgment Day
+ Tales of Judgment Day
Abu Bakr As-Siddique r.a - The first caliph, he is known for his steadfastness and consolidation of the Islamic state.
Umar ibn al-Khattab r.a - Noted for his administrative reforms and expansion of the Islamic empire.
Uthman ibn Affan r.a - Recognized for the compilation of the Quran and challenges faced during his caliphate.
Ali ibn Abi Talib r.a - Celebrated for his wisdom, justice, and role in shaping Islamic thought.
(May Allah be pleased with them) These were the common names that you grew up with, knowing they were the ones who took over the Islamic community, after the death of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
But how well do YOU know about them and their contributions that lasted till TODAY?
How can we appreciate something when we don't know of the sacrifices that is being made?
Because.
Abu Bakr r.a did not took over with ease, especially when he has big responsibilities to fill in because the one who leads the community was the Prophet ﷺ, himself!
Anyone who needs to take over the company responsibilities know that it will due come to expand the business, but how did Umar r.a, managed to that to ever-growing community?
No one did it during the Prophet Muhammad pbuh time, but Uthman r.a went against the odds and did something which left the community in long discussion - the writing of Quran!
After witnessing the death his beloved companion - Ali r.a took the role despite not wanting to in the first place, and the community in turmoil because of the situation - what motivates him?
This workshop aims not just to educate but to inspire action and reflection on one's role within the community.
Foster a stronger sense of purpose and connection to the teachings of Islam by learning about the Four Caliphs, together with Ustaz Sukri Ahyar, every Thursday, starting 14 November, now!